Obituaries
Donald Gene Tucker, Jr.
Nov 21, 2025
Donald Gene Tucker, Jr.
“Tucker”
Age 68 of LaFeria, Texas and formerly of Wilmington, Illinois died unexpectedly on November 21, 2025 at his home in LaFeria.
Born September 1, 1957, in Joliet, Illinois, Donald Gene was the son of Donald Gene, Sr. and Marilyn Kay (Niehls) Tucker. He was raised in Wilmington before relocating with his family during his high school years to...
Jim Giordano
Jul 28, 2026
Age 78, of Coal City, Illinois, formerly of New Lenox, Joliet, and Bloomington, Illinois, Bloomington, Indiana, Tampa and Sarasota, Florida and Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2026, at Morris Hospital.
Born on January 29, 1948, in Joliet, Jim Albrecht was the son of Dominic and Josephine (Albrecht) Giordano. He was raised and educated in Coal City,...
Glorpha "Gloria" Markl
Jul 28, 2026
Glorpha C. Markl
"Gloria"
Age 79 of Morris, Illinois, formerly of Verona, Illinois, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at her home.
Born July 16, 1947 in Chicago Heights, Gloria was a daughter of Gerald and Marguerite (Greep) Love. She was raised in Chicago Heights and spent much of her professional career working for UPS as a parcel driver until her well...
Judith DePaepe
Jul 27, 2026
Judith DePaepe
Age 85 Morris, Illinois, died Monday, July 27, 2026 at OSF St. Elizabeth Hospital in Ottawa, Illinois.
Born November 2, 1940 in Morris, Judith Ann was the daughter of Harold and Verna (Olson) Hall. She was raised and educated in Morris and graduated with the Class of 1958. Judith worked as a kitchen aid for 25 years at the Grundy...
Daria Sorokowskyj
Jul 27, 2026
Daria Sorokowskyj
Age 74 of Gardner, Illinois, died Monday, July 27, 2026 at Serenity Estates in Morris, Illinois.
Born January 11, 1952 in England, Daria was a daughter of Michael and Maria Sosniak. She attended college and then gained employment as an administrative assistant with Sargent & Lundy Engineering, where she dedicated 35 years of service until she retired. In her free...
Carol Ann Edwards
Jul 25, 2026
Carol Ann Edwards
Nee Thomas
Age 70 of Dwight, Illinois passed away July, 25, 2026 peacefully surrounded by family and friends. She was born on October 7, 1955 to George Thomas Sr. and Nancy Thomas (Gillispie). After the passing of her mother, George remarried to Jean. She was a graduate of Tinley Park High School and worked as a care giver.
Being a...
Todd Matthew Edwards
Jul 24, 2026
Todd Matthew Edwards
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Todd Matthew Edwards, 49, of Dwight, Il, on July 24, 2026.
Todd was born in Oak Lawn, IL on November 8, 1976 to Timothy Edwards Sr. and Carol Edwards (Thomas).
In his youth, Todd participated in the Martial Arts, where he excelled in tournaments and earned his brown belt....
Ranell Bradford
Jul 24, 2026
Ranell Adrienne Bradford
Age 73, of Mazon, Illinois, formerly of Coal City, Illinois, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026.
Born on December 13, 1952, in Joliet, Illinois, Ranell Adrienne was the daughter of Samuel and Margaret (Wills) Douglas. She was raised and educated in Coal City, where she graduated from Coal City High School with the Class of 1971.
Ranell was a...
Joy Brannon
Jul 21, 2026
Joy Joan Brannon, age 69 of Diamond, Illinois, formerly of Morris, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 peacefully at her home.
Born September 23, 1956 in Chicago Heights, Illinois, Joy was a daughter of Theodore and Elvera (Jacobucci) Schmidt. She was raised and educated in Homewood Floorsmoor where she graduated from high school and then completed cosmetology school. Beyond...
Alice J. Seeman "JoAnn"
Jul 18, 2026
Alice J. Seeman "JoAnn"
Age 88, of Crest Hill, Illinois, formerly of Shorewood, Morris, and Joliet, Illinois died on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Willow Falls Assisted Living in Crest Hill.
Born on October 15, 1937, in Joliet, Illinois, Alice JoAnn was the daughter of Ralph and Johanna (Wilson) Minto. She was raised and educated in Joliet, where she graduated from Joliet...
June Marie Elam
Jul 17, 2026
June Marie Elam
Age 95 of Morris, Illinois, formerly of Mazon, Illinois died on Friday, July 17, 2026, at her home in Morris.
Born on January 16, 1931, in Mazon, Illinois, June Marie was a daughter of Gordon and Amanda (Sorem) Leach. She was raised and educated in Mazon, where she graduated from her local high school with the Class of 1949....
Keith A. Knudson
Jul 16, 2026
Keith Arthur Knudson
Age 89 of Morris, Illinois, formerly of Plattville, Illinois died on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at Serenity Estates in Morris.
Born on March 12, 1937, in Morris, Illinois, Keith Arthur was the son of Silas and Elsie (Langland) Knudson. He was raised and educated in Minooka, where he graduated from Minooka High School with the Class of 1955.
Following graduation,...
Larry E. Putty
Jul 16, 2026
Larry E. Putty
Age 79 of Morris, Illinois, died Thursday, July 16, 2026 at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois.
Born December 24, 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio, Larry Edward was a son of James Putty and Brooksie (nee Gurley) Putty-Garvin. He was raised in Tennessee before his family relocated to Chicago, where he graduated from South Shore High School. Larry furthered his...
Dorothy C. Turner
Jul 15, 2026
Dorothy C. Turner
Age 96 of Wilmington, Illinois, died Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, Illinois.
Born September 3, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois, Dorothy was a daughter of John and Marie (Chalus) Schaefer. She was raised and educated in Chicago, and completed training to become a nurse, working for Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet. Once becoming a mother, Dorothy...
Pamela Margarette Begin
Jul 15, 2026
Pamela M. Begin
Age 75, of Morris, Illinois, formerly of Cicero, Illinois, Medina and Jackson, Tennessee, and Joliet, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at St. Anthony's Hospital in Rockford, Illinois.
Born on May 3, 1951, in Milan, Tennessee, Pamela was the beloved daughter of William "Bill" and Johnnie (Haskins) Hargrove. She was raised and educated in Cicero, where she...
Sidney C. Adams
Jul 14, 2026
Sidney C. Adams
Age 78 of Morris, Illinois, died Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at Serenity Estates in Morris.
Born December 22, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, Sidney Carol was a daughter of Roland and Violet (Curth) Rhyne. She was raised in the South Suburbs of Chicago, graduated from Thornridge High School with the Class of 1965, and completed an Associate's Degree at Thornton...
Ray Worden
Jul 11, 2026
Ray Worden
Age 96 of Diamond, Illinois, entered into eternal life and went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
Born June 17, 1930, in Hot Springs, South Dakota, Raymond Francis was the son of Francis and Pearl (Leonard) Worden. He was raised in Hot Springs, where he graduated from Hot Springs High School with the...
Jerry T. Lawson, Sr.
Jul 6, 2026
Jerry T. Lawson, Sr.
Age 86 of Spring Hill, Tennessee, formerly of Illinois, died Monday, July 6, 2026 in Franklin, Tennessee.
Born December 6, 1939 in West Frankfort, Illinois, Jerry Thomas was a son of Paul and Anna (Willmore) Lawson. He was raised in West Frankfort where he graduated from high school. Jerry went on to honorably serve in the United States...
Rufina Fragoso Serrano
Jul 5, 2026
Rufina Fragoso Serrano
Age 99 of Newark, Illinois, formerly of Chicago, Illinois, died Sunday, July 5, 2026 at her home.
Born November 28, 1926 in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, Rufina was raised in Mexico until moving to the United States in the 1940's, settling in Chicago. It was there she married Aurelio Serrano and raised their family. A very hard worker, Rufina...
Tina Strubin
Jul 3, 2026
Tina Strubin
Age 53 of Wilmington, Illinois, formerly of Lockport, Illinois, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 3, 2026 at Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora, Illinois.
Born December 22, 1972 in Crestwood, Illinois, Tina Marie was a daughter of Antal and Mary (Scolfield) Szegedi. She was raised in Homer Glen, Illinois and graduated from Lockport Township High School with the Class of...
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